Phoenix Drug Crime Defense Attorneys

Federal drug charges are serious. The government has created programs in its hope of deterring drug possession, use, and trafficking in the United States and comes down hard upon those who violate federal drug laws. The penalties for drug crimes vary depending upon the following variables:

• Drug Type: The DEA has divided drugs into 5 drug classes. Drug schedules I and II are the most severe and IV and V are the least severe.
• Amount: The United States Law mandates punishments for drug crimes to be appropriate depending on the amount that a person was in possession of or trafficking.
• Number of Offenses: The penalties for drug possession and trafficking get more severe with each additional time a person or group are convicted. 
• Use: The penalties for drug crimes vary depending on the intended use (i.e., using, possession, trafficking). Punishment for drug trafficking is the most severely punished drug-related crime.

If you have been accused of drug possession, you may be facing prison time and/or fees. Marijuana is the most used and trafficked drug in the United States. In some states however, possession of marijuana is considered to be a petty offense comparable to that of a speeding violation. If you are facing more severe drug possession charges however, an experienced Arizona drug possession lawyer can help you determine your best course of action.

Contact an Arizona Drug Crimes Attorney at 1-877-229-9508 to schedule a free initial consultation.

Drug trafficking charges of any sort are serious and it is your best interest to contact an experienced drug crime defense attorney if you are facing federal drug charges related to trafficking. Depending on the type and amount of drugs you are accused of trafficking, you may incur the following consequences according to the Drug Enforcement Administration:

• Marijuana: 5 years to life in prison and 250 thousand to 20 million dollars in fees
• Schedule V Drugs: Up to 2 years in prison and up to 500 thousand dollars in fees
• Schedule III Drugs: Up to 10 years in prison and up to 2 million dollars in fees
• Drugs Containing Gamma Hydroxybutyric Acid and/or Flunitrazepam: 20 years to life in prison and up to 10 million dollars in fees
• PCP, Methamphetamine, and LSD: 10 years to life in prison and up to 20 million dollars in fees
• Fentanyl, Cocaine, and Heroine: 5 years to life in prison and up to 20 million dollars in fees

These consequences are obviously serious. If you are facing federal drug charges for trafficking, it is in your best interest to contact an experienced, reputable Phoenix drug crime defense attorney as soon as possible.

Contact a Drug Crime Defense Attorney in Phoenix, AZ

The attorneys at Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC are experienced in handling drug conviction cases. We are expert investigators and can properly analyze the evidence against you in order to find out what consequences you can expect in the event that you are convicted of a crime. If you are innocent of the federal drug charges that have been levied against you, we have the knowledge and experience to fight for your innocence. Whatever the charges are, we will fight to get them reduced or dropped. We offer FREE legal consultations. Contact Dwane Cates Law Group, PLLC today!

Call 480-620-8568 for a FREE consultation with an Arizona drug possession lawyer today!